My baby’s new milestone is imminently approaching and I can’t believe that my gummy little one will soon be introduced to eating solids.

Pediatrician recommends introducing solids any time between 4 and 6 months if your baby is ready.  Begin to start with rice cereal, then give him/her one or two teaspoons of dry cereal mixed with enough formula or breast milk to make a semi-liquid. Use a soft-tipped plastic spoon when you feed your baby, to avoid injuring his gums. Start with just a small amount of cereal on the tip of the spoon.  Once he gets used to his new diet, he’ll be ready for a few tablespoons of cereal a day. As the amount he eats increases, gradually thicken the consistency of the cereal and add another feeding.

Just be sure to have your baby sit in a stable place, at a convenient height for you. Once he can sit up by himself/herself, a highchair at the table is your best bet.  Happy feeding!

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Celebrity-mom, Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives) really knows how to protect her little one from the harsh rays of sun. Wearing a wide brimmed hat or cap is one of the best ways to protect (you and) your infants face and neck from any exposure to sun.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight.  It doesn’t matter if baby has light or dark skin, infants need to be sheltered from skin-damaging UV exposure.  Besides wearing wide-brimmed hats or caps, apply chemical-free sunscreen to exposed areas.  If you are cruising in a stroller, remember to keep the canopy up.

Remember to be safe while enjoying the outdoors…your baby will love you for it!

Remember to talk to your Pediatrician first before applying!

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A recent study confirms that a babies life can be saved each year if mothers fed their babies breast milk only for the first six months of life.

The findings suggest that there are hundreds of deaths and many more costly illnesses each year from health problems that breast-feeding may help prevent. These include stomach viruses, ear infections,asthma, juvenile diabetes, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and even childhood leukemia.

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Kourtney Kardashian (“Keeping up with the Kardashians”) is one POSH Mommy and isn’t afraid to the tell world how she was able to loss 30 pounds after giving birth to cutie pie baby Mason Dash.

Kourtney was recently seen in Miami – who’s in town filming the second season of  E!’s Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami – to debut her  limited-edition design for Belly Bandit ($66).

This POSH mom credits the belly wrap by stating how quickly it helped her get back into bikini shape. “My doctor told me not to workout at all until 6 weeks after giving birth so the belly bandit definitely gave me a jump-start on my weight loss. I wore it [belly bandit] consistently for 45 days. I brought it with me to the hospital and put it on right away. It even helps me with my posture. It is truly the miracle accessory I cannot live without!

While promoting her belly band, Kourtney was also on hand to help author Amy Tara Koch celebrate the launch of her maternity fashion guide, Bump It Up, at the W South Beach Hotel in Miami, FL on April 1.


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Bump it Up (Amazon, $18) by Amy Tara Koch is the ultimate how-to guidebook to maternity fashion and beauty

Koch speaks to People.com on some pregnancy style updates:

Belts as necklaces. “When shimmering chain belts can no longer circle your girth, pop them over your head for flashy, Versace-looking necklaces,” Koch explains.

Underwear as ready-to-wear. For those who dare to bare, underpinnings can give “major look for minor dough.” Koch suggests raiding your grandmother’s closet or a flea market for sleek black satin slips, then layering them with a belted cardigan and jewelry.

Dresses as tunics. Your easy-to-wear shift dresses may ride up now thanks to your baby bump, but paired with leggings and a ballet flat or boot, they become tasteful tunics.

Skirts as dresses. “Yank too-small skirts with stretchy waistbands over your engorged boobs, and you’ll have a swingy new trapeze dress,” Koch says.

Swimwear as outerwear. No, not swimsuits, but splashy cover-ups, which can easily pull double duty as pregnancy apparel. “Filene’s Basement is filled with tunics that feel like Matthew Williamson,” she says.

But regardless of what changes you make to your maternity wardrobe, Koch has one mega-rule: Pitch any crappy comfort clothes, including sneakers and sweats. “Nothing looks frumpier,” she laments. “Volume control is the key to a balanced, chic look.”

For more pregnancy poshness check out her book here: Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement

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